Pipefitter | Steamfitter

We’re hiring a safety-minded Pipefitter to join operations at a major wastewater treatment facility in BC. This site is critical to protecting public health and the environment, supporting wastewater treatment across the Metro Vancouver region.

In this role, you will be applying your expertise to complex fluid-handling networks, industrial processing units, chemical dosing systems, and heavy-duty pipe assemblies subject to continuous abrasive and corrosive wear.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity within a unionized environment, offering competitive compensation, long-term stability, and exposure to one of the region’s most advanced municipal facilities. We’re looking for a detail-oriented trades professional with a strong safety mindset, solid troubleshooting ability, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex industrial setting.

Position Title: Pipefitter
Locations Available:
* Richmond, BC – Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
* Annacis Island , BC - Delta Wastewater Treatment Plant
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Department: Liquid Waste Services
Union: GVRDEU (Unionized Environment)
Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (with flexibilty to start at 7:00 AM)
Wage: $47.12/hour + 6.25% deferred compensation (redeemable as pay or time off)
Qualification Requirement: Grade 12 (or equivalent)
Journeyman Qualification (required) - Red Seal is an asset
Eligibility: You are currently located in and legally permitted to work full-time in British Columbia

Advantages
Competitive hourly wage of $47.12/hour
Additional 6.25% deferred compensation (cash out or time off option)
Full-time permanent unionized position with strong job security
Work within a critical regional infrastructure facility
Strong focus on safety, training, and procedural compliance
Collaborative team environment with skilled trades and operations staff
Opportunity to work on large, complex industrial mechanical systems
Meaningful role supporting environmental protection and public health
Established municipal employer with long-term stability and benefits

Responsibilities
Perform skilled pipefitting tasks at the certified Journeyperson level, executing preventative and corrective maintenance on specialized plant equipment and piping systems.
Execute repairs, refits, and system overhauls on chemical handling lines, including sulfur dioxide and chlorine feed networks, adhering strictly to dangerous goods and industrial hygiene protocols.
Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble, and secure various pipe materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, ductile iron, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Perform hydrostatic, pneumatic, and vacuum pressure tests upon completion of piping assemblies to verify leak integrity and code compliance.
Plan job sequences, tooling, and rigging procedures by reviewing engineering drawings, isometric piping schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
Troubleshoot process piping failures, valve malfunctions, flow restrictions, and degradation caused by corrosive chemicals, cavitation, and abrasive slurries.
Guide and oversee the daily tasks of assigned apprentice tradespeople and helpers, instilling safe work habits and technical trade standards.
Adhere to all occupational health and safety regulations, including confined space entry, lockout/tagout (LOTO), fall protection, and respiratory safety guidelines.
Document completed work orders, maintenance logs, material requisitions, and inspection reports according to plant operating procedures.

Qualifications
High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent general education.
Valid Interprovincial Red Seal or provincial Trades Qualification (TQ) certificate in Pipefitting or Steamfitting.
Strong mechanical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of industrial piping geometry, fitting calculations, and fluid dynamics.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and construction specifications.
Practical ability to safely operate shop equipment and field tools, including pipe threading machines, power bevelers, band saws, hydraulic cutters, and torque wrenches.
Proven analytical troubleshooting skills to detect pinhole leaks, pipe wall thinning, valve seat erosion, and hydraulic blockages in high-demand environments.
Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with plant operators, maintenance supervisors, and other certified tradespeople.
Strong safety orientation with a demonstrated commitment to continuous trade improvement and hazard identification.
Physical capability and willingness to work in industrial conditions, including confined spaces, elevated platforms, and wet wastewater environments.
Ownership of a standard set of personal hand tools suited for professional pipefitting maintenance work.
Valid British Columbia Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driving abstract.

Summary
If you are a qualified Pipefitter seeking a stable and rewarding role within a critical municipal infrastructure environment, we would love to connect with you.

Please send your updated resume directly to:
[email protected]
Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

While we appreciate all applications, only candidates currently located in British Columbia will be contacted.

For more opportunities with us, please visit:
https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/explore-sector

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